r/cyphersystem • • 16h ago

Question Rules Clarification

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Hello everyone. I have quick rule question for Cypher System second edition (C2).

I have played Cypher since 2019, so I know rule usually is "do what fits your table." But C2 feels more strict with rules now, so maybe I miss something important?

In C2 book, there is ability called "Reload". It says you can reload firearm as extra action. But I looked everywhere and cannot find normal rules for reloading weapons! No rules for guns, no difference for tech levels, no rules for crossbows.

My questions:

  • Without "Reload" ability, how many actions it takes to reload firearm tje normal way?
  • Is reloading a First, Action, Last, or something else?
  • Do all guns reload same? Like, modern gun vs flintlock / muzzle loader vs sci-fi weapon?
  • Are there reloading rules for normal crossbow? (Spray ability mentions Repeating Crossbow, but no normal crossbow rules).

I know GM can just decide based on genre. But if there is no general rule, how can "specific rule beats general rule"? Also people think differently about same genre.

Am I crazy? Thanks for help!